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Lava Breaches GrindavÃk's Defences as Volcanic Fissure Erupts in Iceland
A volcanic fissure has emerged near GrindavÃk, Iceland, following a series of strong earthquakes. The fissure, nearly 1,200 metres long, has breached the town’s defences, and authorities have evacuated residents, including those at the nearby Blue Lagoon spa. Roads in and out of the area have been shut, and a second fissure has appeared inside G...
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Indian Consulate Denies Visa To US Politician Kshama Sawant. She Says It's Because..
The Indian Consulate in Seattle was faced with a law and order situation over the emergency visa denial to Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant.
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Earthquake Swarm Near Santorini Triggers Emergency Response from Greek Authorities
Greek authorities have closed schools and deployed emergency teams in response to an increasing earthquake swarm near Santorini. The tremors, which began last week, have been intensifying in frequency and magnitude, with the strongest recorded at magnitude 5. Experts have determined that the seismic activity is caused by fault movement, rather than...
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Los Angeles Fires, Limited Hydrants And A Catch-22 Situation In California
As crews battled devastating wildfires across Los Angeles, a major challenge emerged: fire hydrants in some areas ran dry, and low water pressure hampered efforts to contain the blaze.
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Los Angeles Wildfire Puts Grey's Anatomy, Hacks Productions On Hold
Due to the wildfire in LA, productions of 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Hacks' has paused as there is an emergency situation in the city.
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Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Meets Rocky, 5G-Powered Robotic Dog At Mobile Congress
This cutting-edge robot, equipped with advanced technology, is designed to improve emergency response efforts to help authorities manage critical situations like fire outbreaks.
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EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Athens After Passengers Brawl Mid-Air
Despite cabin crew and passengers' efforts to calm the situation, the disruptive man refused to comply.
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iOS 17.6 Update Brings Apple Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature to iPhone Users in Japan
Apple rolled out the iOS 17.6 update for eligible iPhone models on Monday. With Apple already previewing iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on June 10, the latest iOS 17 update does not add any groundbreaking new features to the iPhone. However, it improves upon one key feature which could potentially save the user’s life in dire situations – Emergency SOS vi...
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Delhi Rains: Lt Governor Holds Emergency Meeting, Officials' Leave Cancelled
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday took stock of the situation in Delhi after hours-long rain brought the city to a standstill and directed officials to set up an emergency control room and deploy static pumps to address waterlogging reports.
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2 Candidates Win Polls From Prison. What Rules Say On Jailed MPs
Two candidates currently lodged in prison on terror charges emerged winners in the just-concluded parliamentary election, giving rise to an unusual situation for the 18th Lok Sabha to be formed in the coming days.
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France Bans TikTok, Deploys Troops At Airport Amid Riots In New Caledonia
France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency on Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded.
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Delhi Police Personnel To Travel In Metro With Weapons During Crisis
In a first, the Delhi Police personnel with weapons will be seen travelling in metro trains during emergency situations to avoid getting stuck in traffic jams and reach the spot sooner, officials said today.
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S Jaishankar Speaks To UK Foreign Minister, Discusses Israel-Iran Tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday discussed with his British counterpart David Cameron the "emerging" situation in West Asia arising out of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
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"National Shame": Lt Governor Slams Arvind Kejriwal After Delhi Gets "Most Polluted City" Tag
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to CM Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi getting the tag of the most polluted capital city in the world, calling it a matter of "national shame" and a health emergency like situation warranting serious pondering.
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Lava Breaches GrindavÃk's Defences as Volcanic Fissure Erupts in Iceland
A volcanic fissure has emerged near GrindavÃk, Iceland, following a series of strong earthquakes. The fissure, nearly 1,200 metres long, has breached the town’s defences, and authorities have evacuated residents, including those at the nearby Blue Lagoon spa. Roads in and out of the area have been shut, and a second fissure has appeared inside G...
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Indian Consulate Denies Visa To US Politician Kshama Sawant. She Says It's Because..
The Indian Consulate in Seattle was faced with a law and order situation over the emergency visa denial to Indian-American politician Kshama Sawant.
-
Earthquake Swarm Near Santorini Triggers Emergency Response from Greek Authorities
Greek authorities have closed schools and deployed emergency teams in response to an increasing earthquake swarm near Santorini. The tremors, which began last week, have been intensifying in frequency and magnitude, with the strongest recorded at magnitude 5. Experts have determined that the seismic activity is caused by fault movement, rather than...
-
Los Angeles Fires, Limited Hydrants And A Catch-22 Situation In California
As crews battled devastating wildfires across Los Angeles, a major challenge emerged: fire hydrants in some areas ran dry, and low water pressure hampered efforts to contain the blaze.
-
Los Angeles Wildfire Puts Grey's Anatomy, Hacks Productions On Hold
Due to the wildfire in LA, productions of 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Hacks' has paused as there is an emergency situation in the city.
-
Scientists Test Mobile Tower-Based GPS Signals That Could Help Pilots in Emergency Situations
Scientists are developing a navigation system that uses mobile signals as an emergency backup for pilots when GPS systems fail. Tested with high-altitude weather balloons, the system detects signals from cell towers and satellites, providing crucial data for navigation. Although challenges remain, early results indicate its potential to revolutioni...
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Jyotiraditya Scindia Meets Rocky, 5G-Powered Robotic Dog At Mobile Congress
This cutting-edge robot, equipped with advanced technology, is designed to improve emergency response efforts to help authorities manage critical situations like fire outbreaks.
-
EasyJet Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Athens After Passengers Brawl Mid-Air
Despite cabin crew and passengers' efforts to calm the situation, the disruptive man refused to comply.
-
iOS 17.6 Update Brings Apple Emergency SOS Via Satellite Feature to iPhone Users in Japan
Apple rolled out the iOS 17.6 update for eligible iPhone models on Monday. With Apple already previewing iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 on June 10, the latest iOS 17 update does not add any groundbreaking new features to the iPhone. However, it improves upon one key feature which could potentially save the user’s life in dire situations – Emergency SOS vi...
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Delhi Rains: Lt Governor Holds Emergency Meeting, Officials' Leave Cancelled
Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Friday took stock of the situation in Delhi after hours-long rain brought the city to a standstill and directed officials to set up an emergency control room and deploy static pumps to address waterlogging reports.
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2 Candidates Win Polls From Prison. What Rules Say On Jailed MPs
Two candidates currently lodged in prison on terror charges emerged winners in the just-concluded parliamentary election, giving rise to an unusual situation for the 18th Lok Sabha to be formed in the coming days.
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France Bans TikTok, Deploys Troops At Airport Amid Riots In New Caledonia
France deployed troops to New Caledonia's ports and international airport, banned TikTok and imposed a state of emergency on Thursday after three nights of clashes that have left four dead and hundreds wounded.
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Delhi Police Personnel To Travel In Metro With Weapons During Crisis
In a first, the Delhi Police personnel with weapons will be seen travelling in metro trains during emergency situations to avoid getting stuck in traffic jams and reach the spot sooner, officials said today.
-
S Jaishankar Speaks To UK Foreign Minister, Discusses Israel-Iran Tensions
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday discussed with his British counterpart David Cameron the "emerging" situation in West Asia arising out of escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.
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"National Shame": Lt Governor Slams Arvind Kejriwal After Delhi Gets "Most Polluted City" Tag
Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena wrote to CM Arvind Kejriwal over Delhi getting the tag of the most polluted capital city in the world, calling it a matter of "national shame" and a health emergency like situation warranting serious pondering.
